I want a good aftershave/balm that gives you a nice cool blast when you apply it. Since I don't have much money to try out new products, I'm counting on B&B to give me some Ideas.
What aftershave/balm gives the best cooling sensation?
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Proraso Splash is the best I've tried to cool my face.
Osage Rub is supposed to be extremely cold!
Osage Rub is supposed to be extremely cold!
You've described Barbasol Pacific Rush perfectly. If you have a local Dollar General store, you can pick up a bottle for $1.75 or so.
Proraso Splash, Osage Rub, and Gentlemen's Best Chilled can all be had for under $20 each.
Osage Rub has by far(for me) the most "cool blast" and for some people might even be considered uncomfortable. GB and Proraso have great cooling properties that i don't feel are over the top, but I think that GB has a better smell to it and last a little longer.
I haven't tried it yet, but GABELS Sta-Cool After Shave with Menthol is under $7, but I don't see much mention of it on B&B.
Osage Rub has by far(for me) the most "cool blast" and for some people might even be considered uncomfortable. GB and Proraso have great cooling properties that i don't feel are over the top, but I think that GB has a better smell to it and last a little longer.
I haven't tried it yet, but GABELS Sta-Cool After Shave with Menthol is under $7, but I don't see much mention of it on B&B.
+1 on the Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave! It has become my new drug store favorite. The balm doesn't have the face freeze like the aftershave does, but the balm has excellent soothing qualities.
I am also enjoying Skin Bracer Cooling Blue aftershave, but the scent of the Pacific Rush is more appealing to me. I picked up a 6 pack of the Skin Bracer Cooling Blue for $5 with high hopes. I figured if nothing else, if I didn't care for it I could use it for stocking stuffers this Christmas. I think I'll keep it for myself
I am also enjoying Skin Bracer Cooling Blue aftershave, but the scent of the Pacific Rush is more appealing to me. I picked up a 6 pack of the Skin Bracer Cooling Blue for $5 with high hopes. I figured if nothing else, if I didn't care for it I could use it for stocking stuffers this Christmas. I think I'll keep it for myself
The Nivea Cooling and even Nivea Normal Aftershave balms have pretty good cooling. They have alcohol so they have that nice sting as well.
Some of the artisinal folks make aftershaves balms with menthol and some let you even kick the menthol up a notch so if you really like to freeze your face it can be done! Good luck and happy hunting.
Some of the artisinal folks make aftershaves balms with menthol and some let you even kick the menthol up a notch so if you really like to freeze your face it can be done! Good luck and happy hunting.
this is probably blasphamy but GILLETTE Fusion ProSeries "intense cooling lotion" quite nice..nice scent and lasts quite a while. I,m sorry but it,s true!!!!
Alt Innsbruick is like Ice to me.
True to that
Nivea for men Arctic Freeze. It was very cooling and smelled great. The scent lasted a while too. I found it at a grocery store for about $4.
There're a lot of aftershaves with ultra freezing effects, like Osage Rub, Alcolado Glacial, Kremlon etc, but the one that stands out is Alt-Innsbruck.
This is because it performs well in addition to it's cooling properties.
This is because it performs well in addition to it's cooling properties.
I spotted Arctic Freeze in CVS yesterday and it looked enticing.....does it contain alcohol? I hate balms or anything with alcohol in it - I am liking the idea of the cooling effect but do not want the sting from alcohol.....so what's the verdict?
The Shave Den Sub Zero with double menthol if you can handle it. Sometimes there's some much menthol it gives me rash--but I can't feel it for several minutes 
I found the Proraso splash to be the perfect combination of a strong cooling sensation and healing properties. So right now my summer shaving routine consists of Valobra Mentol, the Proraso splash and (ten minutes later) the Proraso balm. Combined with a cold water shave this is as refreshing as it gets!
